<p>Newsday Knicks reporter Steve Popper says the team needs key players back from injury in the second half of the season.</p>


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"I always want to be at my best," KAT says after outplaying Jokic in Knicks' lopsided win.

Jalen Brunson scored 23 and handed out a career-best 17 assists and Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 15 rebounds.

The Knicks are second in offensive rating but 21st in defensive rating.

"Both of those guys are huge contributors to the team," Long Island Nets coach Mfon Udofia said. "Both are high-level people, not just players.

After practice Tuesday, Trouba said: "For me, it's part of the game. I'm happy to be here. Love this group. Love playing here."

He's shown great loyalty to his core players, but they haven't been producing and the Islanders can't hold third-period leads

Nets' competitive play has given fans something to watch

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